I see what you're getting at, and that's the logic some VCs seem to be using. But rarely does it ever work, because you'll need to start charging sooner than la

I see what you're getting at, and that's the logic some VCs seem to be using. But rarely does it ever work, because you'll need to start charging sooner than later, even at a loss. And once you do, competition will show up. See Uber vs Lyft. You'd be better off investing in a real business with a real revenue plan. Still, yes, your model works in an environment where collusion can take place. Which is why collusion and the VC aristocracy is so damaging.